Von Braun

2007-10-27T14:17:13-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/917/201560-m.jpgMichael Neufeld talked about his book Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War, published by Knopf. Mr. Neufeld chronicles the life of Wernher von Braun (1912-1977), a key developer of the Nazi and the post-war American rocket programs. Mr. Neufeld talked about the importance of von Braun’s creation of the V-1 and V-2 missile system and his involvement in the U.S. space race with the Soviet Union. He focused on how von Braun became a member of the Nazi Party and the effect this had on the rest of his life. Mr. Neufeld responded to questions from members of the audience.

Michael Neufeld talked about his book Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War, published by Knopf. Mr. Neufeld chronicles the life of…
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Von BraunMichael Neufeld talked about his book Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War, published by Knopf. Mr. Neufeld chronicles the life of Wernher von Braun (1912-1977), a key developer of the Nazi and the post-war American rocket programs. Mr. Neufeld talked about the importance of von Braun’s creation of the V-1 and V-2 missile system and his involvement in the U.S. space race with the Soviet Union. He focused on how von Braun became a member of the Nazi Party and the effect this had on the rest of his life. Mr. Neufeld responded to questions from members of the audience. close